National Instruments Fieldpoint cFP-RTD-124 Operating Instructions Manual

National Instruments Fieldpoint cFP-RTD-124 Operating Instructions Manual

Eight-channel four-wire rtd and resistance input modules

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FieldPoint Operating Instructions
FP-RTD-124
FP-RTD-124
AND C
Eight-Channel Four-Wire RTD
and Resistance Input Modules
These operating instructions describe how to install and use the
National Instruments FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124 three-wire
RTD and resistance input modules (referred to inclusively as the
[c]FP-RTD-124). For details on configuring and accessing the
[c]FP-RTD-124 over a network, refer to the user manual for the
FieldPoint network module you are using.
Features
The [c]FP-RTD-124 is a FieldPoint RTD and resistance input
module with the following features:
Inputs for 100
detectors)
Built-in linearization for six TCR (temperature coefficient of
resistance, or alpha) values of RTDs
Direct resistance measurements with a 400
Four-wire measurement for high accuracy
16-bit resolution
Filtering against 50 and 60 Hz noise
2,300 V
rms
–40 to 70 °C operation
Hot plug-and-play
FieldPoint™, National Instruments™, NI™, and ni.com™ are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation.
Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software,
the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents .
323349A-01
© 2002 National Instruments Corp. All rights reserved.
platinum RTDs (resistance temperature
transient overvoltage protection
October 2002
range

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  • Page 1 FieldPoint™, National Instruments™, NI™, and ni.com™ are trademarks of National Instruments Corporation. Product and company names mentioned herein are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. For patents covering National Instruments products, refer to the appropriate location: Help»Patents in your software, the patents.txt file on your CD, or ni.com/patents .
  • Page 2 The cFP-RTD-124 mounts on a Compact FieldPoint backplane (cFP-BP-x). Hot plug-and-play enables you to install the cFP-RTD-124 onto a powered backplane without disturbing the operation of other modules or connector blocks. The cFP-RTD-124 receives operating power from the backplane. FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124...
  • Page 3 To install the cFP-RTD-124, refer to Figure 2 and complete the following steps: 1. Align the captive screws on the cFP-RTD-124 with the holes on the backplane. The alignment keys on the cFP-RTD-124 prevent backward insertion. 2. Press firmly to seat the cFP-RTD-124 on the backplane.
  • Page 4 The FP-TB-x terminal bases have connections for each of the eight input channels on the FP-RTD-124. The cFP-CB-x connector blocks provide the same connections for the cFP-RTD-124. Table 1 lists the terminal assignments for the signals associated with each channel.
  • Page 5 Most three-wire RTDs have two wires of one color (usually red, sometimes black) and one wire of another color (usually white, sometimes red). Connect the two wires of the same color to the © National Instruments Corp. Pulsed 2 mA EXCITE+...
  • Page 6 SENSE– terminal. Use a short jumper wire to connect the SENSE+ terminal to the EXCITE+ terminal. Use another short jumper wire to connect the SENSE– terminal to the COM terminal. Two-Wire Figure 6. Two-Wire RTD Connections on One Channel FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124 EXCITE+ SENSE+ SENSE– [c]FP-RTD-124 Short...
  • Page 7: Measuring Resistance

    IEC-751, DIN 43760, BS 1904, and ASTM E1137. The TCR of 3.928 m / platinum thermometers in the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90) for high-accuracy metrology applications. © National Instruments Corp. nominal resistance, C. The most common TCR for C. It is defined in international standards...
  • Page 8 Table 2. Callendar-Van Dusen Coefficients Used by the [c]FP-RTD-124 m / / C 3.750 3.851 3.9083 3.911 3.9692 3.916 3.9739 3.920 3.9787 3.928 3.9888 FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124 [1 A T –1 ( C) ( C) –3 3.81 –6.02 –3 –5.775 –3 –5.8495 –3 –5.870...
  • Page 9: Status Indicators

    [c]FP-RTD-124 to any circuits that may contain hazardous voltages. This section describes the isolation of the [c]FP-RTD-124 and its compliance with international safety standards. The field wiring © National Instruments Corp. of error to the measurement. FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124...
  • Page 10 If the FieldPoint product is not certified for operation in hazardous locations, do not operate it in an explosive atmosphere or where there may be flammable gases or fumes. FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124 . Connect the ni.com...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Excitation current... 135 ms pulses of 2 mA every Input noise Signal input bandwidth ... 3 Hz Update rate... Each channel is updated © National Instruments Corp. –200 to 850 °C –328 to 1562 °F Error 15 to 35 °C...
  • Page 12 Maximum altitude... 2,000 m Pollution Degree ... 2 Shock and Vibration Operating shock (IEC 68-2-27) cFP-RTD-124... 50 g, 3 ms half sine, 3 shocks; Operating vibration, random (IEC 60068-2-34) FP-RTD-124 ... 10–500 Hz, 2.2 g cFP-RTD-124 ... 10–500 Hz, 5 g Operating vibration, sinusoidal (IEC 60068-2-6) [c]FP-RTD-124...
  • Page 13 Declaration of Conformity at ni.com/hardref.nsf/ document that accompanies the product for regulatory statements regarding FCC compliance. © National Instruments Corp. ni.com FCC Part 15A above 1 GHz 1997/A1: 1998, Table 1 . Refer to the Read Me First...
  • Page 14: Where To Go For Support

    Figure 7 shows the mechanical dimensions of the FP-RTD-124 installed on a terminal base. Dimensions are given in millimeters [inches]. If you are using the cFP-RTD-124, refer to the Compact FieldPoint controller user manual for the dimensions and cabling clearance requirements of the Compact FieldPoint system.
  • Page 15 Singapore 65 6 226 5886, Slovenia 3 425 4200, South Africa 11 805 8197, Spain 91 640 0085, Sweden 08 587 895 00, Switzerland 056 200 51 51, Taiwan 02 2528 7227, United Kingdom 01635 523545 © National Instruments Corp. FP-RTD-124 and cFP-RTD-124...

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